Rae B. Albarado

337-***-****

Youngsville, La. 70592

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Objective

Dedicated and resourceful Marketing professional with a broad range of skills in business and Management, Strategic Planning, promotions, communications and creative projects. Self-motivated, creative thinker skilled in managing multiple projects with a proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure while creating innovative, out-of-the-box solutions. Effective communicator who builds positive relationships based on trust and mutual respect. Dedicated to continuous self-improvement through education and continued professional development.

Skills & Abilities

Marketing Campaign Management

Business Development

Account Planning and Execution

Customer Service Excellence

Customer Relationship Management

Budget and Expense Control

Microsoft Office

Team Building and Leadership

Sales Strategy Development

New Customer Acquisition

Product Design and Launch

Inventory Controller

Relevant Experience

Bella Beads, Owner-Lead Designer, Youngsville, La.

Drove forward new business through client relationship development, direct sales, marketing campaigns, presentations and proposal development, through use of radio campaigns, social media and trade show booths.

Lafayette Parish School Board, Board Member District 9, Lafayette, La.

Elected Official, Member Representative

Government entity with annual budget of $485 million

Collaborated with graphic designers to create new logo for the School District.

Coordinated with District Counsel and the District’s legislative advocates on drafting legislation and legal positions for statutory and regulatory issues at the State and Federal levels.

Louisiana School Boards Association, Director District 3, Baton Rouge, La.

Elected Official

Worked with Legislators and Advocates to draft legislation and legal positions for statutory and regulatory issues in the State and at the Federal level,

Teleco-Sonat, Marketing Coordinator, Broussard, La.

Planned and coordinated marketing promotions and campaigns of Teleco-Sonat customer executives to include national marketing meetings, symposiums, expo booths, golf tournaments and entertainment function.

Maintained marketing database and drove technology implementation to increase new business and maximize competitive presence.

Education

University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, La.

Attended Majoring in Architecture and Minoring in Computer Science

University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, Charlottesville, Va.

Attended Executive Leadership Program, Annual Summer Workshop Intensive

Work Experience

2015-Current Early Learning Academy, Owner, Youngsville, La.

Daycare

2006-2015 Bella Beads, Owner-Lead Designer, Youngsville, La.

2007-2014 Lafayette Parish School Board, Board Member District 9, Lafayette, La.

Elected Official, Member Representative

Vice President 2007

Government entity with annual budget of $485 million

2010-2014 Louisiana School Boards Association, Director District 3, Baton Rouge, La.

Elected Official

Lafayette Parish School System, Owner-Contract Driver, Lafayette, La.

Lafayette Parish Bus Drivers Association, President, Lafayette, La.

Teleco-Sonat, Marketing Coordinator, Broussard, La.

Helmrich & Payne/Red Fox Industries, CAD Designer, Port of Iberia, La.

Marlin Drilling, Inventory Processor Onshore/Offshore, Broussard, La.

Leadership

Lafayette Parish School Board, Vice President 2007

Louisiana School Boards Association, Director on the Board, Representing District 3, 2010-2014

Lafayette Parish Bus Drivers Association, President, Lafayette, La. 2002 – 2005

Softball Coach

Girl Scout Troop Leader

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